Safety & Policies

Rules to Know Before You Climb

Please be aware that climbing is an inherently dangerous sport. Climbing or bouldering on any manufactured climbing wall can result in falls, and falling from any height can result in serious injury or even death. If you have any questions or concerns about climbing in this facility or these risks, please ask us. Safety is our highest priority, but it is ultimately your personal responsibility.

Rules of Conduct

These are our climbing area rules. Follow ‘em, or face the music:

No food or drinks are allowed on the blue matted floors or bouldering areas

No loose chalk is allowed, chalk must be confined to chalk balls.

Do not swing on the ropes or run. Unruly conduct will be cause for removal from the gym.

Participants at Triangle Rock Club must be at least 12 years of age in order to belay or use exercise equipment.

Guests age 11 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

The use of vulgar language or improper conduct is not permitted.

Climbing at TRC or using any TRC equipment while under the influence of intoxicating substances is not permitted.

Triangle Rock Club is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

There is no climbing instruction, personal training, coaching, or commercial use of TRC without specific authorization by a TRC Manager. This includes teaching others how to belay.

All participants must use the proper equipment. Equipment brought into Triangle Rock Club shall be used at the sole and exclusive risk of the owner of such equipment.

All belayers and climbers must utilize proper belay technique and DOUBLE CHECK their set up before beginning the climb. The belayer will check the climber’s gear and knots, and the climber will check the belayer’s gear and system and exchange confirmation that the setup is correct. This must be performed at the start of every climb.

Do not boulder underneath roped climbers. Roped climbers have the right of way on all walls.

It is recommended to have a minimum of one spotter per climber when bouldering. When bouldering the boulder’s hands shall not pass the line of color change on the roped wall.

A climber’s voluntary participation in bouldering indicates their acknowledgment that bouldering is dangerous and that a spotter may not prevent injuries. Spotters understand that they may be injured by a falling boulderer.

A shirt must be worn in all areas of the facility.

Top-Rope Belay Check

We consider our Belay checking a vital aspect of each facility’s overall safety. Never assume that you will automatically pass. Each customer must pass ALL parts of the belay check without practice, instruction, or error. Customers who do not demonstrate proficiency in all parts of the belay check will not be allowed to belay that day, but can still enjoy bouldering, climbing on the Auto Belays, or with climbers who are belay certified. A belay check may only happen one time a day, per customer.

Belay Check Requirements

Harness: Climber must put on a harness correctly, according to the specifications of the harness manufacturer.

Carabiner: Climber must clip-in correctly.

Device: Belayer must properly set up an approved belay device according to device and harness manufacturers’ specifications. *

Belay: Belayer must demonstrate proficiency in top-rope belaying. The belayer’s brake hand must remain in constant control of the brake strand of the rope. Belayer must safely and immediately catch at least 2 simulated top-rope falls and lower safely while keeping the brake hand below the belay device.